Winnebago Journey 1997
Model Journey made in 1997 by Winnebago got 3 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering, structure. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, other and seat belts.
Model 1997
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
02V276006 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC. | from 08/01/1997 to 06/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 631 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/03/2002 | 12/11/2002 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875. these refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. as the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005 or winnebago at 641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
01V260000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 04/28/1999 to 05/11/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 1292 | 08/24/2001 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 08/15/2001 | 08/27/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes (models wkp36l, wkp36ld, and ikp36ld). four nuts may have loosened from the four bolts that connect the liquid propane (lp) tank to the motor home. if the attachment hardware is loosened, the road vibration could produce undue stress on the weld joints of the brackets and they could break. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this happens, the tank could fall off, resulting in a road hazard or a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the lp tank attachment and re-tightened the fasteners in addition to adding lock nuts. owner notification began august 24, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
01V128004 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 03/27/2000 to 09/15/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 4370 | 05/25/2001 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 04/30/2001 | 05/23/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. owner notification began may 25, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe at 1-219-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6939. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
7SB0030101A | 12/15/2000 | 620079 | On some coaches including the 2000 and 2001 model year ultimate advantage / ultimate freedom, the central a/c unit may have a misaligned seal between the evaporator coil and the return air intake plenum beneath the right rear area of the co | 07/11/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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STEERING | |||
06/25/2002 | 8 | ||
Vehicle wanders at highway speed, since purchase with 4,300 miles. vehicle was taken to freightliner dealers numerous times. 8 alignments were done, gearbox, differential and tie rods were replaced. repairs did not remedy the problem, winnebago insists there is nothing wrong with vehicle. mr | |||
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
06/25/2002 | 8 | ||
Vehicle wanders at highway speed, since purchase with 4,300 miles. vehicle was taken to freightliner dealers numerous times. 8 alignments were done, gearbox, differential and tie rods were replaced. repairs did not remedy the problem, winnebago insists there is nothing wrong with vehicle. mr | |||
STRUCTURE | |||
06/20/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2001 | |
Rear wheels reflector came off during inspection. dealer notified.*ak *yh |